Go to theLayouttab (orPage Layout, depending on the version of Word).
In thePage Setupdialog box, choose theLayouttab.
In thePagesection, select theVertical alignmentdrop-down arrowand choose eitherTop,Center,Justified, orBottom.
If you chooseJustified, the text is spread out evenly from top to bottom.
Your text will now be aligned the way you selected.
For Word 2003
To vertically align text in Microsoft Word 2003:
SelectFile.
In thePage Setupdialog box, selectLayout.
Select theVertical alignmentdrop-down arrow and choose eitherTop,Center,Justified, orBottom.
In thePagesection, select theVertical alignmentdrop-down arrow and choose an alignment.
In thePreviewsection, select theApply todrop-down arrowand chooseSelected text.
SelectOKto apply the alignment to the selected text.
Any text before or after the selection retains the existing alignment choices.
SelectOKto apply the alignment to the text.
SelectSize/Layout & Properties>Text Box, then pop kick open the drop-down menu next to Text Direction.
From there, choose the options that best suit your needs.
